abhorring

/æbˈhɔɹ.ɪŋ/

ÆBHƆɹ · ɪŋ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Detestation.

Etymology

From abhor + -ing.

Example Sentences

"Rather a ditch in Egypt / Be gentle grave unto me! rather on Nilus' mud / Lay me stark-nak'd, and let the water-flies / Blow me into abhorring!"